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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan interacts with over 1000 LPG distributors through VC; Asks them to maximise free Ujjwala refills for benefit of poor
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel Shri DharmendraPradhan interacted with over 1000 LPG distributors from across the country through video conferencing on Tuesday evening.
While lauding their good work in ensuring doorstep delivery of LPG cylinders during the lockdown, he appealed to them to proactively reach out and maximise the delivery of three free LPG cylinders to PMUY beneficiaries under PradhanMantriGaribKalyanYojana announced for the poor to help them fight the battle against the Covid19 pandemic.
Minister Pradhan also complimented them for taking all necessary precautions, including sanitisation of LPG cylinders to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus and ensuring safety of the delivery boys and their consumers. He asked the distributors to continue making the delivery boys and through them the consumers aware about the importance of using face masks, AarogyaSetu app, cleaning hands and social distancing in defeating the pandemic. He further said that the frontline warriors, i.e the delivery boys have proved effective in dissemination of this useful information among the consumers.He urged the distributors to continue with the good work in following the SOPs of Social Distancing, sanitisation and hygiene at the workplace to minimise the risk of infection. Also, he urged them to be empathetic towards front line LPG warriors and take all possible care of them.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to release a special commemorative coin on the occasion of 125th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Ji on 1st September
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release a special commemorative coin of ₹ 125 and will also address the gathering, on the occasion of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Ji on 1st September 2021 at 4:30 PM via video conferencing.
About Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Ji
Swami ji founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness  commonly known as the "Hare Krishna movement". ISKCON has translated Shrimad Bhagvad Geeta and other Vedic literature in 89 languages, playing a stellar role in dissemination of Vedic literature across the world.
Swamiji also established over a hundred temples and wrote several books, teaching the path of Bhakti Yoga to the world.
The Union Culture Minister will be present on the occasion.
Prime Minister's Office
PM extends greetings on the occasion of Infantry Day
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended greetings on the occasion of Infantry Day today.
Prime Minister said, “Greetings to all ranks of our courageous infantry on the special occasion of Infantry Day. India is proud of the role played by the infantry in protecting our nation. Their bravery continues to motivate millions.”
Ministry of Defence
OPERATION VARSHA 21 : ARMY COLUMNS IN ACTION FOR FLOOD RELIEF WITH MEDICAL TEAM IN MAHARASHTRA
With the unprecedented rains and resultant heavy flow of water in various rivers, a number of areas in many states are likely to be impacted by floods. Presently the districts of Ratnagiri, Raigad, Pune, Satara and Kolhapur and Sangli in Maharashtra have been affected. Indian Army based on request by the civil administration has mobilised flood relief and rescue teams to assist the local administration in flood affected areas.
A total of 15 relief and rescue team comprising of troops from Aundh Military Station and Bombay Engineer Group based at Pune have been deployed overnight in affected areas of Ratnagiri, Kolhapur and Sangli. These columns will be assisting the civil administration in rescue of local population stranded in submerged areas till normalcy is restored. Lt Gen JS Nain, GOC-In-C Southern Army stated that the Indian Army stands with people in these testing times and all assistance will be provided by the Army in the affected areas. The flood relief columns include engineering efforts and medical teams from Army for providing necessary first aid and medicines to locals being evacuated from flood prone areas.
Ministry of Mines
JNARDDC, Ministry of Mines Organizes Lecture on Hockey Legend, Major Dhyan Chand, as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations
As part of the ongoing “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrations, Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre , Nagpur, a NABL accredited lab and a Central autonomous research body under the Ministry of Mines organized a brief lecture on the hockey legend ,Major Dhyan Chand, to honour his invaluable contribution to sports .It was well attended by sports lovers of Nagpur and the staff members of JNARDDC. This was followed by badminton and table tennis exhibition matches between last year’s winner and the runners up with a view to further highlight the significance of sports for our physical and mental fitness. The National Sports Day was celebrated by JNARDDC with great fanfare and enthusiasm to acknowledge the importance of sports in our day to day life.
The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today lauded the contribution and selfless dedication of our healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said that our doctors, nurses and paramedical staff vindicated our civilisational ethos and came to our rescue even while risking their own lives.
Addressing the 48th Convocation of All India Institute of Medical Sciences , New Delhi today, the Vice President praised the institution for setting high benchmarks in the medical field mentioning that its commitment to service and deep sense of duty is worth emulation by all.
Congratulating the passing out students, Shri Dhankhar said, “You will have many avenues open within the country and outside, but the satisfaction you get by serving the people at large won’t be available anywhere else.”
Emphasising the need to maintain high standards of professionalism in every field, he cautioned that “a slight dilution, slight commercialisation, a slight ethical deviation can be ruinous for those whom we seek to serve.”
Lauding the Ayushman Bharat program, the Vice President said that it has given a safety net to weaker sections which was not available before. Highlighting that the scheme has contributed hugely to the economy also, he said that in the absence of Ayushman Bharat, Many families would have been fiscally ruined.
Describing India as the Pharmacy of World, Shri Dhankhar recognised the positive impact of over 9400 Jan Aushadhi Kendras. Calling for little more efforts by all stakeholders to make medicines affordable to the common man, he said “This is an area you can not monetise to that level as can be done in ordinary business. This has to have a service element inbuilt.”
Expressing his disapproval of getting involved in too much competitiveness, VP advised the students to pick a career path according to their aptitude. “You’ll be able to contribute enormously to the country & society,” he underscored.
Praising the increase in number of AIIMS in the country from seven to 23, the Vice President called it a remarkable achievement. He expressed confidence that these new AIIMS, when fully functional will ease some of the burden from AIIMS, Delhi.
On this occasion, the Vice President also presented Lifetime Achievement awards to former faculty members of AIIMS.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers, Prof. S P Singh Baghel, Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Prof. M Srinivas, Director, AIIMS, New Delhi, Prof. Minu Bajpai, Dean , Prof. Girija Prasad Rath, Registrar, AIIMS, New Delhi, former & present faculty members, students, parents and other eminent personalities attended the convocation.
Full text of speech:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1950854
Ministry of Defence
Assistance to Indian Citizens for Quarantine at air Force Station Hindan
Due to the large scale prevalence of Corona Virus around the world, Indian citizens who were in countries like China  and Iran were evacuated by Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft on two occasions. On the second occasion, a total of 57 pilgrims from Ladakh region who had visited Quom, Iran for pilgrimage, were brought by C-17 aircraft on 10 March 2020 to Air Force Station Hindan. These consisted of 33 women, 02 children and 22 men.
A quarantine facility has been established at AF Stn Hindan for these pilgrims which has all required facilities for rest and recuperation. The administrative arrangements  has been organized at the camp and the medical support  has been organized by Indian Air Force authorities in liaison with local civil administration. The detailed protocols for patient transportation and referral to nearest designated / identified isolation ward of service / civil hospitals has been kept ready.
Detailed guidelines as mandated by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for quarantine in suspected COVID-19 cases has been implemented. The total period for quarantine is 14 days. The Indian Air Force, as part of the defence services support to civil authorities, would continue unabated relief measures till the situation is normal.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 201.88 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 5.58Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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2,01,88,89,325
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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5,58,87,590
More than 201.88 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than5.58Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Department of Space
Gaganyaan programme envisages sending humans in space: Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the Gaganyaan programme envisages sending humans in space. In a statement laid on the table of the Rajya Sabha in reply to a question today, the Minister said that the objective of Gaganyaan programme is to demonstrate the capability to send humans to Low earth orbit  on board an Indian Launch vehicle and bring them back to earth safely.
Dr Jitendra Singh informed that ISRO has wide experience in technological areas with respect to launch vehicle, spacecraft management and ground infrastructure etc and it has taken steps for human rating of existing systems to ensure crew safety. He said, India is also proud of the fact that many Indian scientists are doing significant work in collaboration with international institutions and if there is any proposal to get benefit out of their specialized experience, Government of India will definitely consider such proposal in a positive manner.
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Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism signs MOU with YATRA.COM to strengthen Hospitality & Tourism Industry of India
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India to strengthen the Hospitality & Tourism Industry signed Memorandum of Understanding  with Yatra on 02nd July 2021. The event was organized under the arrangement between Ministry of Tourism and Quality Council of India  for implementing measures for strengthening the Indian Hospitality & Tourism Industry.
The primary objective of this MoU is to provide extensive visibility to accommodation units, which have self-certified themselves on SAATHI  on the OTA platform. The MoU also outlines both parties to encourage Units to register on NIDHI and thereby on SAATHI and encourage local tourism Industry with appropriate safeguards for curbing spread of COVID-19. The idea is also to gather more information on accommodation units in order to gain actionable insights & designing evidence based & targeted policy measures and to promote safe, honourable and sustainable tourism.
The Ministry of Tourism & Yatra will endeavour to take necessary steps to encourage and promote strategic and technical co-operation in the Indian hospitality & tourism sector for overall benefit in the identified areas through the MoU. It is expected that in the future more OTAs will come forward for signing such MOUs in order to strengthen the Hospitality & Tourism Industry of India.
Signing of MOU was done in the presence of Shri Rakesh Kumar Verma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism; Shri Sanjay Singh, Deputy Director General , Ministry of Tourism; Dr. A Raj, Senior Director, QCI; Mr. Aditya Gupta, Senior Vice President, Yatra and Mr. Akshay Mehta, General Manager, Yatra.
Ministry of Railways
Shramik Trains
Keeping in view the urgent requirement of movement of stranded persons Shramik specials were organized in a mission mode. These Shramik specials were organized as trains on demand, as and when State Governments requisitioned these trains, in accordance with the protocol and guidelines given by the Government. In all, 4621 Shramik Special have been operated between 1st May, 2020 to 31st August, 2020 carrying 63.19 lakh stranded passengers to their home states. There is no pending demand for Sharmik specials w.e.f 31.08.2020. The State-wise break up of Shramik train services so operated is as under:-
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OUTGOING TRAINS FROM STATES
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State
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Number of trains
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Gujarat
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1033
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Maharashtra
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817
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Punjab
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429
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Bihar
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294
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Uttar Pradesh
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376
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Delhi
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259
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Tamil Nadu
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292
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Karnataka
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295
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Telangana
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166
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Rajasthan
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131
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Kerala
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190
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Haryana
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101
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Andhra Pradesh
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69
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Other States
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169
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Total
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4621
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INCOMING TRAINS TO STATES
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State
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Number of trains
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Uttar Pradesh
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1726
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Bihar
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1627
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Jharkhand
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222
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Odisha
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244
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West Bengal
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284
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Madhya Pradesh
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129
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Chhattisgarh
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95
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Assam
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103
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Rajasthan
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55
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Manipur
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22
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Other States
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114
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Total
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4621
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Central Bureau of Communication-Goa and Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Goa, Unite for 'Meri Maati, Mera Desh' Campaign Celebrations
Goa | August 13, 2023
Central Bureau of Communication-Goa  and Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Goa, jointly organized a momentous event under the banner of the 'Meri Maati, Mera Desh' campaign today at Bambolim, Goa.
The heartening initiative, with its tagline 'Mitti ko naman, veeron ka vandan', is a nationwide effort led by the people to mark the commemoration of 75 years of India's independence. Known as 'Meri Maati Mera Desh,' this campaign signifies the culmination of the Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav program. The campaign celebrates the myriad achievements of the nation while paying a heartfelt tribute to the valiant heroes who safeguard our homeland.
As a part of the program, the CBC Goa took the honor of felicitating war widows and war mothers, recognizing their immense sacrifices. Furthermore, around 300 National Flags were distributed to the public as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' program, symbolizing unity and patriotism. The event was graced by the presence of Vice Admiral S K Damle, PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM , who served as the distinguished guest of honor. Col. Venugopal Nair, Secretary of the Department of Sainik Welfare, and Riyas Babu, Publicity Officer of CBC Goa, were also present to commemorate the occasion.
'Meri Maati Mera Desh' campaign entails a series of actions aimed at fostering a strong bond with our nurturing Earth and paying tribute to our brave defenders. The actions include the dedication of Shilaphalakam, the taking of the Panch Pran Pledge, the creation of an Amrit Vatika with 75 saplings of indigenous trees in Vasudha Vandan, honoring freedom fighters and heroes with Veeron Ka Vandan, and the uplifting act of hoisting the National Flag and singing the National Anthem.
In a remarkable gesture, mitti  collected from villages across India will be brought together at the block level and eventually transported to Delhi. Volunteers from each block will assemble at Kartavya Path, where an Amrit Vatika will be constructed using the soil contributed from all corners of the country.
'Meri Maati, Mera Desh' campaign is a poignant reminder of our commitment to the land that nurtures us and a heartfelt tribute to those who protect our nation's sovereignty. The event held in Bambolim, Goa, beautifully resonated with the spirit of unity and pride that the campaign represents.
Ministry of Culture
Government to set up ‘Indian Institute of Heritage’  as a Deemed to be University
Government have decided to set up ‘Indian Institute of Heritage’  as a Deemed to be University as per UGC  Regulations, 2019 at Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. It will be one of its kind in the country providing higher education and research in the fields of Indian heritage and conservation and Government have no plan to create more such institutions in the country.
This information was given by Union Minister for Culture Shri G.Kishan Reddy in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
MOU Signed Between Directorate of Indian Army Veterans  and Mrs Veena Nayyar to Support Families of Servicemen Deceased in the Line of Duty
Directorate of Indian Army Veterans  and Mrs Veena Nayyar, wife of Late Vice Admiral KK Nayyar, former Vice Chief of Naval Staff signed a Memorandum of Understanding  to pledge Rs Two Crores for welfare schemes run by the Army, Navy and Air Force. Mrs Veena Nayyar presented a Cheque of Rs 2 Crores to three Services which was received by Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff, Gen MM Naravane, Chief of the Army Staff and Air Marshall VPS Rana, Air Officer In Charge of Administration at Army Headquarters, New Delhi.
The main objective of the MoU is to facilitate various welfare schemes instituted for Next of Kins of service personnel died in harness. The welfare schemes include Education Scholarships and Computer Grant for wards and widows of deceased service personnel, Grant for Higher Education of widows and Marriage grant for widows and daughters.
The Chief of the Naval Staff and the Chief of the Army Staff conveyed their gratitude to Mrs Veena Nayyar for her benevolent contribution to the three Services and said that her noble gesture would support more than one lakh widows and wards in leading a respectful life.
DIAV is one of the primary organisations of Indian Army which looks after the Rehabilitation and Welfare of the families of Service personnel who have died in harness. DIAV has disbursed approximately Rs 86 Crores to about 76,000 beneficiaries over the past 20 years towards various welfare schemes.
Lt Gen Harsha Gupta, Adjutant General and Mrs Veena Naravane, President Army Wives Welfare Association and Mrs Sudha Gupta, General Secretary, Army Wives Welfare Association were also present on the occasion.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Number of startups recognized by DPIIT goes up to Fifty Thousand
Last 10,000 startups added in just 180 days
Recognized startups have now spread across 623 districts
About 1.7 lakh jobs created by recognized startups in 2020-2021
Startup India- reaching new heights, making India a global leader in Innovation
Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India launched by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 16 January, 2016. The initiative is intended to catalyse startup culture and build a strong and inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in India. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  acts as the nodal Department for the Startup initiative. As on June 3, 2021, 50,000 startups across have been recognized as startups by DPIIT, of which 19,896 have been recognized since April 1, 2020.
With the launch of the Startup India initiative, recognized startups have now spread across 623 districts. Each State and UT has at least one startup. 30 States and UTs have announced specific Startup Policies to support startups. Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat have the greatest number of startups.
Notably, it took only 180 days to add the last 10,000 startups, as compared to 808 days for the first 10,000 at the beginning of the initiative. 743 startups were recognized in 2016-2017, in the first year of the initiative, which has now increased exponentially to over 16,000 startups being recognized in the year 2020-2021.
Entrepreneurs now have options to avail benefits across a range of laws, regulations, fiscal and infrastructural support, leading to a surge in startup ecosystem growth.
The recognized startups have contributed significantly to job creation, with 5,49,842 jobs reported by 48,093 startups with an average number of 11 employees per startup. About 1.7 lakh jobs were created by recognized startups in the 2020-2021 period alone.
The sectors that had the maximum registered startups were ‘Food Processing’, ‘Product Development’, ‘Application Development’, ‘IT Consulting’ and ‘Business Support Services’. The leadership teams of 45% startups have a women entrepreneur, a trend which will inspire more women entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into startups.
Startup India at DPIIT has played a pivotal role in strengthening the key pillars identified for our startup economy. Funding opportunities to startups have been enhanced through the Fund of Funds Scheme with an overlay of INR 10,000 crore and the recently launched Startup India Seed Fund Scheme  with an outlay of INR 945 crores.
Multiple programs conceived and implemented by DPIIT -National Startup Awards, State Ranking Framework, Global VC Summit, Prarambh: Startup India International Summit - have provided the ecosystem an opportunity to engage with multiple partners, get recognized for their contribution and showcase the work that is being done.
DPIIT will continue to engage with multiple stakeholders to address the growth opportunities and challenges in the ecosystem, helping the Indian startup ecosystem reach greater heights.
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